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Premature babies benefit socially from early body contact

Early skin-to-skin contact impacts mother-infant interaction quality at four months for very preterm infants.

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How genes affect what infants like to look at

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Decoding kids’ communication for adults

Understanding kids' language as grown-ups.

Auckland study links sexism to inadequate parenting

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Paternal leave may safeguard men from alcohol-related illness

Effects of paternal leave on alcohol morbidity in Sweden.

Dads’ reading and play boost kids’ school performance

Fathers boost kids in school through play and reading.

Cognitive ability in childhood is linked to financial well-being in adulthood

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